Local police to hold Turkey Bowl

Thursday

Nov 15, 2012 at 3:15 AM

FROM STAFF REPORTS

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department will host the “Portsmouth Police Turkey Bowl 2012” on Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. under the lights at Portsmouth High School’s Tom Daubney Field to raise money to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Eight teams made up of local police departments, fire departments and military will participate in the double elimination tournament. Departments participating include Portsmouth, Dover, York (Maine), the N.H. Air Guard 157th Security Forces Squadron, Rye, Somersworth and N.H. State Police. Crown Trophy of Portsmouth will donate a trophy to the winning team.

The event is open to the public. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Donations of winter clothing, jackets, hand/foot warmers, batteries and cleaning supplies will be accepted as a substitute for cash payment. Concessions will be available. All ticket and concession proceeds will go directly toward buying supplies for the hurricane victims.

Those unable to attend may still donate by sending checks made out to Portsmouth Police Relief Association to Portsmouth PD, 3 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth, N.H., 03801, or by dropping off supplies at the Portsmouth or Dover Police Departments or the York (Maine) Beach Fire Department. Event details can be found on the Facebook event page titled “Portsmouth Police Turkey Bowl 2012 ‘Football for a Cause.’” For more information, contact Det. Matt Hester at MHester@cityofportsmouth.com or Ofc. Alex Mitrushi at A.Mitrushi@dover.nh.gov.